USDA Export Sales Highlights

Net sales of 88,800 MT were three times the previous week and 55 percent above the prior 4-week average.  Increases were reported for Ghana (28,600 MT), Turkey (27,600 MT), Mexico (14,300 MT), Japan (8,700 MT), Jamaica (3,500 MT), and Jordan (2,000 MT).  Exports of 66,500 MT were 18 percent below the previous week and 28 percent under the prior 4-week average.  The primary destinations were Panama (22,800 MT), Mexico (20,900 MT), Japan (13,100 MT), and Honduras (4,500 MT). 

This summary is based on reports from exporters for the period March 28-April 3, 2008.